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A Kent hospital turned its café into a temporary ward due to bed shortages, sparking criticism over patient care delays.
A hospital in Ashford, Kent, has converted its Costa café into a temporary ward due to a surge in patient demand and a shortage of beds, forcing elderly patients to be treated in the repurposed space.
Screens and a security guard have cordoned off the area, while officials cite bed-blocking and insufficient care placements as key causes.
The government's health department called the situation "unacceptable" and demanded urgent action.
The East Kent Hospitals Trust, which operates the William Harvey Hospital, faces criticism for poor performance, with hundreds of patients waiting over 12 hours for a bed in August, leading to overcrowded emergency departments and delays in care.
Un hospital de Kent convirtió su café en una sala temporal debido a la escasez de camas, lo que provocó críticas por los retrasos en la atención al paciente.